Samz School of Rock Summer Camps are ideal for musicians ages 9 to 16 who want the opportunity to play the music they like with their peers. Repertoire is selected by the group, which rehearses daily.  Students spend a full five days attending a hands-on atmosphere building their instrument expertise as well as learning valuable music industry-related skills.  Not only will they meet and interact with other talented young musicians, they will also be given access to established music professionals who will share their experience and knowledge to make them better musicians. Each Summer Session will end with a live performance for all friends and family to enjoy! 

SAMZ SCHOOL OF ROCK SUMMER CAMPS WILL BE HELD AT:

Buena Vista Middle School
18250 Tara Drive
Salinas, CA  93908

For Info. Contact Sam Martinez @ (831) 235-9589 or
Celia at 235-9588 or Buena Vista Middle School at (831) 455-8936
 
Registration forms are available at the Samz School of Music office or Buena Vista Middle School.  Or, you may print registration forms at right under “Recent News” and send in to our office.  Payment is due on Friday before each session.   Reserve your spot now for our Summer Camp!

SESSION I:    Monday, June 21 through Friday, June 25, 2010
SESSION II:  Monday, July 19 through Friday, July 23, 2010 
SESSION II:  Monday, August 2 through Friday, August 6, 2010
TIME:  9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 
COST:  $300 per session per student or two sessions for $500
Payment due by Friday before each session. (Please make checks payable to Samz School of Music, Inc.)    

Samz School offers fun and affordable music instruction for young beginners and students at all levels.  Individual music instruction is now available  by appointment with some of the most experienced and outstanding local musicians and music instructors in Monterey County!  

Currently, we offer music instruction for the following instruments:  Lead and Rhythm Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Keyboards, Saxophone, Timbales and Percussion, Vocals and Performance training. 

Samz School will provide periodic workshops and clinics for young musicians.  Some of the topics for upcoming workshops will include:    

• Drum Techniques Workshop
• Saxophone Workshop
• Timbales and Percussion
• Guitar Building Workshop
• Guitar Techniques Workshop
• Vocal and Stage Performance

Below is a sample of some of our individualized classes available now.  Click on our Music Instructors page for additional classes available now.  All music lessons are exclusively held at the Samz School of Music office located at 1111 North Main Street, Suite G, Salinas, CA 93906.  Sign ups are ongoing by contacting the Samz School of Music office, email us at Samzschoolofrock@yahoo.com  or by contacting the individual instructor by email. 

AFTER SCHOOL BEGINNING GUITAR  

Instructor:  Mr. Robert Tovar, Alumni of Musicians Institute College of Contemporary Music in Hollywood  (Click on our Music  Instructors page for more info. on Mr. Tovar’s music background)

Dates & Times: Ongoing.   Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays 6:30 p.m., Saturdays by appointment with instructor.

Class Description:  A beginning class for either electric or acoustic players.  You will learn basic chords, strumming and some simple rock songs.

Cost: $50 per hour or $25 per half hour individualized session.

ACOUSTIC OR ELECTRIC GUITAR /ELECTRIC BASS    

Dates & Times:  Ongoing.   Prefer weekdays and early evenings, Saturdays by appointment.

Instructor: Mr. Kevin Nuckolls, an outstanding instructor with over 35 years experience.  (Click on Music Instructors page for more info. on Mr. Nuckolls music background).  Contact Samzschoolofrock@yahoo.com to schedule your music lessons or you may email Kevin directly at: Knuck63@yahoo.com.

Class Description: Kevin Nuckolls will be training the next generation of  beginning and intermediate students in the fundamentals of playing their chosen instrument and sharing his tips & tricks to make them better musicians.

Cost: $50 per hour or $25 per half hour.

THE BASICS FOR BUILDING YOUR OWN GUITAR OR
BASS GUITAR INDIVIDUALIZED INSTRUCTION  

Dates & Times:  Schedule by appointment with instructor. Contact Samzschoolofrock@yahoo.com or email Perry at: Perry@ungaguitars.com. Guitar building workshop was held  Sat. June 19th.  We will be repeating this workshop later on in the summer.  Keep posted for future dates.

Instructor:  Mr. Perry Vasquez, Alumni of Roberto-Venn School of Luthiery, Phoenix, AZ   Click on Music Instructors page for more info. on Perry’s music background. More info. on Perry’s Unga Custom Guitars & Bass Guitars on www.Ungaguitars.com  and www.Santacruzguitar.com

 

Dates and Times:  Schedule by appointment with instructor.  Contact Samzschoolofrock@yahoo.com  or email Micah at: Mcabdrummerboy831@yahoo.com

Instructor: Mr. Micah Cabaccang, drummer for the Monterey All-Star Jazz Band, and Blues in the Schools Honor Band.

Class Description:  Students will learn proper sticking, efficient practice techniques, rock, blues, jazz , latin and other genres.  Students will learn how to break down drum fills and break down song structure. 

In beginning keyboard class: Students will learn basic music theory, scales, and chord structure.   

Cost:  $50 per hour or $25 per half hour

 

 

 

 

 
GUITAR TECHNIQUES  - ELECTRIC, CLASSICAL OR ACOUSTIC

Instructor:  Mr. Alex Reyes, Alumni of Musicians Institute College of Contemporary Music in Hollywood  (Click on our Music  Instructors page for more info. on Alex’s  music background)

Dates/Times:  Ongoing flexible schedule including weekends.  Schedule by contacting Samz School of Rock office or email directly at reyesalex87@yahoo.com

Class Descriptions:  

• Metal Guitar: Learn sweep picking techniques, minor, pentatonic scale, and help students break down and explain the techniques of their favorite metal or classic rock songs.
• Classic Guitar: Learn right hand classical guitar techniques for arpeggios, chords and scales.
• Private Lessons for Advance/Intermediate Guitar Players:  Students who want to further their guitar knowledge will learn the patterns of chords, arpeggios, scales and music theory.

Cost:  $50 per hour or $25 per half hour 

KEEP  POSTED FOR MORE UPCOMING WORKSHOPS THIS SUMMER!